2nd Model Navy Dagger Grouping. This grouping was recently purchased in Germany from the family of a Third Reich Naval officer who served as an Oberleutnant in the Coastal Artillery. Grouping consists of a 2nd Model Navy dagger with portepee, hangers, and under-the-tunic belt, as well as a Marine double-decal M-42 steel helmet.

• 2nd Model Navy Dagger w/Hangers & Belt. Carl Eickhorn (stamped squirrel holding sword) TM. Gilted brass hilt fittings retain 100% of gilting and 95% of lacquer to eagle/swastika pommel and fouled anchor crossguard. Dark yellow celluloid grip is perfect, with no cracks or chips and nice age toning. Is complete with tight twisted wire-wrap. Plated blade grades excellent+, showing runner marks/light wear, and has been retipped making it approximately 5/8" shorter than a standard blade. Double-etched fouled anchor motif retains 100% of its medium gray background frosting. Blade is complete with light brown felt blade buffer pad. Gilted brass lightning bolt scabbard retains approximately 95% of gilting, with wear primarily to reverse between scabbard bands. Scabbard has several faint depressions on both obverse and reverse near tip. Dagger is complete with silver bullion portepee showing wear and fraying to lower cord. Hangers with gilted aluminum fittings grade Near MINT, and are complete with braided fabric under-the-tunic belt. Nice combination! Exc+

• Marine Double-Decal M-42 Steel Helmet. M-42 pattern helmet with flared edge to the guard retains approximately 95% of its matte field gray finish, showing only light surface wear. National tri-color decal grades approximately 90%, with gilt Wehrmacht eagle grading approximately 92% with some surface scratching to swastika. Interior of helmet features an M-31 liner, which shows wear and age to the tan leather, and is missing the drawstring. Exterior liner is stamped, "58", and has large hand-lettered initials, "B. K.". Underside of liner is stamped, "1943" and "58N", with ink-stamped Reich eagle on interior top of steel shell. Leather chin strap is missing. Exc.

Nice combination, purchased from original owner's family. Exc/Exc+ (24383) $2,550.